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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hume says religious people focus on what?

2. What does Hume call romantic love?

3. What does Hume say happens to justice over time?

4. What does Hume say are the two types of reason?

5. Which moral misdeed does Hume use as an example?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize Part Three of Book Two.

2. Why does Hume reject all other moral theories?

3. What point is Hume making by using the murder example?

4. Summarize Book Two.

5. Why does Hume say justice must be moral?

6. What does Hume mean when he says one cannot derive an ought from an is?

7. What does Part Three of Book Three say about natural virtues?

8. How does Hume divide direct passions?

9. Why does Hume say common loyalty is so important?

10. Why does Hume claim women need a sentiment of chastity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the relationship between reason and passion? Why is this relationship important in terms of human will?

Essay Topic 2

Define the following philosophical terms and describe why they are so important in understanding Hume's Treatise.

1. Empiricism.

2. Skepticism.

3. Impressions.

4. Cause and effect.

Essay Topic 3

How does Hume break down morals? Why does Hume think morals are unnatural? What effect do morals have on the way humans think?

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